CVE-2018-11471: XSS

Published May 25, 2018
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Updated

Cockpit 0.5.5 has XSS via a collection, form, or region.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Getcockpit Cockpit=0.5.5

Event History

May 25, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-11471?

CVE-2018-11471 is a vulnerability in Cockpit 0.5.5 that allows for XSS attacks through a collection, form, or region.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-11471?

CVE-2018-11471 has a severity rating of medium, with a score of 5.4.

3

How can I fix CVE-2018-11471?

To fix CVE-2018-11471, upgrade Cockpit to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2018-11471?

The CWE for CVE-2018-11471 is CWE-79, which stands for Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-11471?

More information about CVE-2018-11471 can be found at the following reference link: [GitHub - Cockpit-CMS-XSS-POC](https://github.com/nikhil1232/Cockpit-CMS-XSS-POC).

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